Having #ADD or #ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their #ADD and #ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.    Our Guest today, Maria Austin, is the lead actor in the Apple TV feature film, “Mercy,” and she will be on stage at the Playground Theater in West London playing in “Agatha,” a multi-award winning play, written by Angela Davis. Maria also founded the production company, Dawn Chorus Films, which is working to bring more women to professional TV crews. Maria is passionate about telling women’s stories and experiences and she was diagnosed with #ADHD at 30.   Enjoy!    [You are now safely here]   00:00 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!   00:44 - Introducing Maria.    02:25 - Maria’s diagnosis story and what she is learning now.    03:35 - Being a woman growing up with undiagnosed #ADHD.    05:20 - Going to school with #ADHD.    07:16 - Maria’s theater experience.    09:04 - Why she founded Dawn Chorus Films.    11:27 - What would you tell a young person who wants to perform but is scared?    12:50 - "Hyperfixation helps my acting career."   Connect with Maria on Instagram @mlaustin92   If you haven't picked up a copy of my book The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One Bestseller in all categories! Click HERE or buy your copy at https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI. My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific: https://linktr.ee/petershankman.